“Religion/belief in God used to reign in a lot of people's worst impulses, and turning from Him means allegiance to self reigns supreme. This is all by design, I believe.”
Agree with this. And I am fully aware that I am also susceptible to the superiority and lack of humility. But I think being aware of the tendency and trying to minimize it as much as possible, goes a long way.
“Religion/belief in God used to reign in a lot of people's worst impulses, and turning from Him means allegiance to self reigns supreme. This is all by design, I believe.”
Agree with this. And I am fully aware that I am also susceptible to the superiority and lack of humility. But I think being aware of the tendency and trying to minimize it as much as possible, goes a long way.
“Religion/belief in God used to reign in a lot of people's worst impulses, and turning from Him means allegiance to self reigns supreme. This is all by design, I believe.”
Agree with this. And I am fully aware that I am also susceptible to the superiority and lack of humility. But I think being aware of the tendency and trying to minimize it as much as possible, goes a long way.